Liverpool and Barcelona set to lock horns for Youri Tielemans?

Liverpool and Barcelona could reportedly slug it out over the summer for the signature of Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.

The 24-year-old has played a starring role for the Foxes during 2020-21 campaign, contributing nine goals and six assists in 50 appearances in all competitions.

According to Calciomercato, Liverpool are keen to bring the Belgium international to Anfield this summer, but the Merseyside outfit are likely to face intense competition from the Spanish giants Barcelona.

The report claims that the Foxes are determined to keep hold of the midfielder and extend his current deal.

Tielemans, who is contracted to Leicester until the summer of 2023, has scored 17 goals and provided 19 assists in 107 appearances in all competitions.